Easy Candied Orange Slices

Candied orange slices piled on top of a white plate in a circle pattern.

These easy candied orange slices come together with just three ingredients - oranges, sugar and water!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Resting Time 1

Total Time 1 1 5

Servings slices

Calories 67kcal

Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

4 small oranges (clementines or mandarin oranges are best)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups water plus more for boiling

Instructions

Carefully slice the oranges into 1/4-inch slices. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan set over high heat. Add the orange slices and boil them for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool.
Discard the boiled water and add 1 1/2 fresh cups of water to the saucepan along with the granulated sugar. Set the saucepan back on the stove over medium heat and stir the mixture occasionally as the sugar dissolves and reaches a temperature between 200 to 215 degrees Fahrenheit. (Use a liquid thermometer to check the temperature.)
Add the orange slices and let the syrup return to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 40-50 minutes, or until the orange rinds are slightly translucent. Gently stir the oranges every 10 minutes to ensure they are evenly coated.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and use a fork to transfer the slices to a wire cooling rack set over a large baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle the tops with a bit more sugar if desired, then allow them to cool and dry for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.

Notes

This recipe makes approximately 20 oranges slices. But amount varies depending on how many orange slices you cut from each orange.

Storage: You can store these in a sealed container at room temperature for up to a week. However, if keeping them longer than a week, it is best to store these in the refrigerator or freezer.

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